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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.65, 36,101.61 and 8,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.65, 36,101.61 and 8,486.63 is: 12,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.65 : 36,101.61 = 8,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.65/36,101.61 = 8,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.65x = 36,101.61 × 8,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.65x = 306,380,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,380,825.97/24,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.34

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